Tage Thompson Resumes Skating, Still In Concussion Protocol

According to Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News, Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (concussion) skated on his own Wednesday morning but is still in concussion protocol. Head coach Lindy Ruff said that Thompson "feels good" but would still need to pass through the protocol to return to action. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […...

Dylan Cozens Battling Lower-Body Injury

According to Bill Hoppe of the Times Herald, Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (lower body) is battling an injury and should be viewed as day-to-day. The 23-year-old has not missed a game this season. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators. Over […...

Ilya Lyubushkin Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Robert Tiffin, Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Tiffin noted that the team did not provide an update on Lyubushkin's status after the game. The 30-year-old was sidelined during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to […...

Sidney Crosby Absent During Wednesday's Practice

According to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (upper body) was absent during Wednesday's practice. The captain sustained this injury during their shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening but eventually returned later in the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan noted, "I don't have any more specifics. […...

Jesus Liranzo Signs Minor-League Deal With Milwaukee

According to MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers are signing right-handed pitcher Jesus Liranzo to a minor-league deal. Liranzo has yet to reach the major leagues. Last season, Liranzo spent most of his time at the Double-A level and posted a 2.67 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP across 30 1/3 innings. He struck out 39 batters. Across […...

Beau Taylor Returning To Seattle

According to MLB.com, catcher Beau Taylor is returning to Seattle on a minor-league contract. Taylor spent the entire 2024 season in the Seattle system but never appeared in a game. The 34-year-old backstop has not seen MLB action since the 2020 season. From 2018 to 2020, Taylor appeared in just 25 games at the MLB […...

Vince Velasquez Sings Minor-League Deal With Cleveland

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez signed a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Guardians. The contract is pending a physical, and he will be given an invite to spring training. Velasquez did not pitch last season due to undergoing UCL surgery but should be expected to be cleared […...

Rob Brantly Headed To Miami On Minor-League Deal

According to Christine De Nicola of MLB.com, the Miami Marlins have signed catcher Rob Brantly to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Brantly spent the entire 2024 season in the Rays organization. He also spent time with the Marlins during the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Last season, he appeared in just […...

Yolmer Sanchez Inks Minor-League Deal With The Angels

According to MLB.com, third baseman Yolmer Sanchez signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Angels that includes an invite to spring training. Sanchez has not appeared in a major-league game since the 2022 campaign. Last summer, the 32-year-old spent his entire season with Triple-A Syracuse. Across 111 contests, Sanchez posted a .226/.346/.393 slash line […...

Sean Burke Improves Durability Over The Offseason

According to Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke emphasized durability during his offseason training. The 25-year-old has battled numerous arm injuries over the past two seasons. However, he has been quite productive when he has been on the mound. Across his first 19 innings in the majors this past season, Burke posted […...

William Nylander Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander scored a hat trick during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday evening. Nylander scored his first goal of the evening in the second frame on the power-play. In the final minutes of the period, Nylander found the back of the net again, this time during 5-on-5 […...

Connor McDavid Tallies Three Points On Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied three points during their 3-2 overtime victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday evening. McDavid opened the scoring in the second frame by netting a power-play goal. Later in the third, McDavid would tally the primary assist on Leon Draisaitl's game-tying goal in the final minutes. Then, in […...

Ilya Sorokin Stands Tall On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin stopped 33 of the 34 shots he faced en route to defeating the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday evening. Sorokin's lone blemish came in the third period when Brandon Saad found the back of the net on a backhand. The Knights dominated the shot total, but Sorokin was able […...

Alex Tuch Leads The Way In Victory

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch tallied three points during their 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday evening. In the opening frame, Tuch tallied the secondary assist on Bowen Byram's sixth goal of the season. Then, in the second frame, Tuch found the back of the net twice. Both of these goals […...

Jeremy Swayman Shuts The Door On Wild On Tuesday

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman stopped all 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday evening. The shot total was even, but Swayman was able to lead the way. After tallying just seven shots in the opening frame, the Wild went on to log 14 shots in each of the […...

Nick Paul Exits Early On Tuesday

According to the team, Tampa Bay Lightning center Nick Paul (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Tuesday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. Paul logged just over one minute of ice time before exiting the contest. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening, which is a rematch against […...

Michael Petersen Designated For Assignment

According to Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports, the Toronto Blue Jays designated right-handed pitcher Michael Petersen for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for right-handed pitcher Max Scherzer, who the team officially signed on Tuesday. Petersen made his MLB debut last season and logged 19 2/3 innings to the tune of a 5.94 ERA […...

Endy Rodriguez "Feels Great" Entering Spring Training

According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez (elbow) "feels great" heading into spring training. Rodriguez missed most of the 2024 season after undergoing surgery to repair his UCL and flexor tendon in his right elbow. Rodriguez noted that his swing feels "correct" as well. However, fantasy managers should expect him to […...

Shane Bieber Not Expected To Rejoin Rotation Until Midway Through The Season

According to Mandy Bell of MLB.com, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) is not expected to rejoin the starting rotation until midway through the season. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery last April after making just two starts. During this short stint, the 29-year-old struck out 20 batters in 20 innings and did not allow […...

Colton Cowser Will Not Face Limitations Due To Hand Surgery

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (hand) is fully healthy following his offseason hand surgery. When asked about his status, Cowser said he is physically ready for spring training and will not miss any time. Over the offseason, the young outfielder underwent surgery on his fractured left hand. However, fantasy […...

Jorge Mateo Will Not Be Fully Healthy Entering Spring Training

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) is not expected to be "100 percent" during spring training. Kubatko noted that he has begun ramping up but could be in danger of not making the Opening Day roster, given his injury. Mateo underwent UCL reconstruction surgery in his non-throwing arm and […...

Royals Had Interest In Randal Grichuk

According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, the Kansas City Royals had interest in outfielder Randal Grichuk before he signed a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier on Tuesday. Grichuk signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Snakes. Given that the Royals showed interest in Grichuk, they may continue to look for another option […...

Ernest Jones IV Interested In Returning To Seattle

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and the Seahawks have mutual interest in a reunion. The 25-year-old was traded to Seattle during the 2024 season. He opened the campaign with Tennessee and tallied 44 tackles before moving to the northwest. Over his 10 games with Seattle, Jones totaled 94 tackles (48 […...

Dolphins Interested In Drafting A Quarterback

According to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Miami Dolphins have shown interest in drafting a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft. Kelly noted that the team had had discussions with Alabama's Jalen Milroe and Oregon's Dillon Gabriel at the Senior Bowl about potentially being the team's backup quarterback behind Tua Tagovailoa. Kelly noted […...

Rakeem Nunez-Roches Could Be Cap Casualty

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants may view defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches as a cap casualty during the offseason. Nunez-Roches inked a three-year, $12 million deal with the Giants before the 2023 season but has not performed up to his contract. Duggan noted that the 31-year-old was "overexposed after being […...

Micah McFadden Could Be Given Contract Extension

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden could be given a contract extension during the offseason. The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Indiana has been a productive player in the New York defense over the past two seasons. Duggan noted that general manager Joe Schoen may "try to get […...

Giants Expected To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Kayvon Thibodeaux

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Duggan noted that while Thibodeaux has shown flashes of elite upside, he has not made the impact the team had hoped, given that he was selected with the fifth-overall pick in the […...

Kirk Cousins Battled Shoulder Injury Late In The Season

According to Josh Kendall of The Athletic, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (shoulder) dealt with a shoulder injury during the back half of the 2024 season, which hindered his play. Cousins said that he suffered this injury following their Week 10 contest against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran said he "Got hit pretty good […...

Zach Werenski Will Not Play On Tuesday

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) will not play against the Buffalo Sabers on Tuesday evening. Werenski sustained this injury during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening when […...

Alex Nedeljkovic Starting On Tuesday

According to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic will get the starting nod on Tuesday evening against the New Jersey Devils. Nedeljkovic is riding a two-game winning streak. He also posted his first shutout of the season in his last start on Saturday evening against the Nashville Predators, as he […...